Evening MLS Generalist: Core Lab & Blood Bank

Willis-Knighton Health System; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Willis-Knighton Health System in Shreveport, LA is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our generalist team in the core laboratory and blood bank. The role covers a full range of patient testing across transfusion medicine, hematology, chemistry, coagulation, and urinalysis, with evenings shift and a 7-on/7-off schedule.

You will perform procedures, ensure sample quality, maintain equipment, and uphold regulatory standards while providing excellent customer service to clinicians and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related field with one year of clinical laboratory experience.
• Valid Louisiana State License in Clinical Laboratory Science and certification as MLS/MT (ASCP) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Performing laboratory procedures, recognizing deviations from expected results by ensuring sample suitability and accuracy.
• Resolving inconsistencies and correcting problems using scientific principles.
• Maintaining laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Ensuring quality control and functionality of instruments.
• Preparing a laboratory for inspection by regulatory agencies.
• Monitoring, maintaining, ordering and stocking laboratory supplies.
• Providing customer service to answer questions from patient providers regarding test processes, patient results, or sample collection techniques.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related field

MLS/MT Certification (ASCP) or equivalent

Job description

Willis-Knighton Health System in Shreveport, LA is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our generalist team in the core laboratory and blood bank. The role covers a full range of patient testing across transfusion medicine, hematology, chemistry, coagulation, and urinalysis, with evenings shift and a 7-on/7-off schedule.

You will perform procedures, ensure sample quality, maintain equipment, and uphold regulatory standards while providing excellent customer service to clinicians and